LadyDoc 0 #1 March 9, 2010 Yea, so, got the call today that the little slip of paper I (was forced to) filled out at the "Ying's Chinee Takee Outee" (I kid you not) was actually the 'winning' slip when they did the drawing! So, now, I've won this cruise to the Bahamas and I was to do a jump or two while I'm down there. Any advice on the DZs there? I asked a friend but he had no personal info about it. Any ideas? If you disbelieve everything because we cannot certainly know all things, we shall do much-what as wisely as he would not use his legs, but sit still and perish because he had no wings to fly.-JL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #2 March 9, 2010 There aren't any. You're not the first one to ask on here."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LadyDoc 0 #3 March 9, 2010 that's saddening.If you disbelieve everything because we cannot certainly know all things, we shall do much-what as wisely as he would not use his legs, but sit still and perish because he had no wings to fly.-JL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #4 March 9, 2010 Quote that's saddening. There was a tandem DZ at one time, but nothing in the last few years."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LadyDoc 0 #5 March 9, 2010 eh, oh well... any advice for other things to do? cruising down one day, staying in one of the hotels for 4 days/3 nights. cruising back. If you disbelieve everything because we cannot certainly know all things, we shall do much-what as wisely as he would not use his legs, but sit still and perish because he had no wings to fly.-JL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #6 March 9, 2010 You can skydive any time. Sometimes vacations without jumping are a REALLY nice change of pace. Bahamas? doesn't sound hard.... SCUBA, rest, drink, swim, shop, rest, party, eat, drink, swim, SCUBA, windsurf, sail, drink, swim, party, rest repeat as needed ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #7 March 9, 2010 Been a few years since my wife and I went. We did the dolphin experience, kayaking through the mangroves, and ate lunch or dinner at this restaurant (forgot the name of it) right by the water's edge near the harbor on Grand Bahama Island. It's got several sharks in an outdoor tank and the staff dumps waste seafood overboard into the open waters underneath where you can see bull sharks feeding. It was pretty neat."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #8 March 9, 2010 QuoteYou can skydive any time. Sometimes vacations without jumping are a REALLY nice change of pace. Bahamas? doesn't sound hard.... SCUBA, rest, drink, swim, shop, rest, party, eat, drink, swim, SCUBA, windsurf, sail, drink, swim, party, rest repeat as needed What he said. And if you really wanted to skydive on a vacation at an island nation, try Jamaica or Peurto Rico."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LadyDoc 0 #9 March 9, 2010 lol that's true... I think there will be lots of drinking, that's for sure. Not so much on my behalf. first and only time I went to the bahamas was just before my 21st birthday and I got so freakin' drunk that I told a friend that we had to call my boyfriend because I was too drunk to drive..... so, I'm going to actually try to remember this vacation.... lol. If you disbelieve everything because we cannot certainly know all things, we shall do much-what as wisely as he would not use his legs, but sit still and perish because he had no wings to fly.-JL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rstanley0312 0 #10 March 9, 2010 Quote Yea, so, got the call today that the little slip of paper I (was forced to) filled out at the "Ying's Chinee Takee Outee" (I kid you not) was actually the 'winning' slip when they did the drawing! So, now, I've won this cruise to the Bahamas and I was to do a jump or two while I'm down there. Any advice on the DZs there? I asked a friend but he had no personal info about it. Any ideas? I just asked this as well. I'm going there for my honeymoon. No DZ.... so sad :(Life is all about ass....either you're kicking it, kissing it, working it off, or trying to get a piece of it. Muff Brother #4382 Dudeist Skydiver #000 www.fundraiseadventure.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #11 March 9, 2010 And also, if you did a search for skydiving in the Bahamas, you will find a website espousing as such, and guess who owns the site? Skyfuckingride! (skyride) Total lie! And when you call the number on the site, they tell you to go to Jamaica. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LadyDoc 0 #12 March 9, 2010 well thanks for doing that legwork for me! I was just about to do that. If you disbelieve everything because we cannot certainly know all things, we shall do much-what as wisely as he would not use his legs, but sit still and perish because he had no wings to fly.-JL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #13 March 9, 2010 Quote well thanks for doing that legwork for me! I was just about to do that. Thank Rstanley. He's the one who found it. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 15 #14 March 9, 2010 Don't forget to save money to pay taxes on this at the end of the year. They will send you a 1099 for the value of the trip, you might be hit with owing several hundred dollars.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #15 March 9, 2010 QuoteDon't forget to save money to pay taxes on this at the end of the year. They will send you a 1099 for the value of the trip, you might be hit with owing several hundred dollars. Yeah, the US Govt likes to tax winnings of all forms. I have heard of people winning a Hummer or other luxury vehicle in some promotion only to end up selling them because they could not afford the taxes."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jumpdude 0 #16 March 9, 2010 Did you win one of those Time Share trips?Refuse to Lose!!! Failure is NOT an option! 1800skyrideripoff.com Nashvilleskydiving.org Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rstanley0312 0 #17 March 9, 2010 Quote Quote well thanks for doing that legwork for me! I was just about to do that. Thank Rstanley. He's the one who found it. I am awesome.... lol Life is all about ass....either you're kicking it, kissing it, working it off, or trying to get a piece of it. Muff Brother #4382 Dudeist Skydiver #000 www.fundraiseadventure.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LadyDoc 0 #18 March 9, 2010 THANKS RStanley!! As per the tax stuff, I actually won a trip this past year to Miami beach to see a concert and stay at the FountaineBleau (if you have a chance to stay there, it's freakin' phenomenal) and they sent me the forms stating that I had an additional $1500 worth of income to pay for the trip. I didn't have to pay too much on that. Although, the friend I took with me said she'd pay for half, but I didn't let her... and... there was another thing I was going to reply to... I'll edit in a second. Aha- nope, it wasn't a timeshare trip! it's actually a full on cruise and staying at a hotel with no timeshare involved. If there was a TS, I wouldn't claim that crap. If you disbelieve everything because we cannot certainly know all things, we shall do much-what as wisely as he would not use his legs, but sit still and perish because he had no wings to fly.-JL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mutumbo 0 #19 March 9, 2010 Quote eh, oh well... any advice for other things to do? cruising down one day, staying in one of the hotels for 4 days/3 nights. cruising back. drink, SCUBA, party, lay on the beACH WITH A DRINK, shower, hit a bar, go to dinner and have a few drinks, go to another bar, possibly surf. then drink more.Thanatos340(on landing rounds)-- Landing procedure: Hand all the way up, Feet and Knees Together and PLF soon as you get bitch slapped by a planet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #20 March 9, 2010 Unless you haven't updated your profile in forever, you couldn't jump while traveling most places anyway... no where near the numbers needed ! Otherwise, Update yer profile!Oh yeah...scuba and simply have fun, Congratulations! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pokerstar 0 #21 March 10, 2010 Congrats!Fortunately, I'm adhering to a pretty strict, uh, drug, uh, regimen to keep my mind, you know, uh, limber. --- The Dude --- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LadyDoc 0 #22 March 10, 2010 You are right, I can't jump anywhere right now. Don't get me wrong- 6 jumps is right, but I'm just a student now, done with AFF and have a few solos (tunnel rat). but, my taxes are coming back on Friday and I plan on getting A TON of jumps in here soon. I'm hoping to get my A within a month or so. I've checked off EVERYTHING on my proficiency card with the exception of the numbers (yea, even packing and all that good fun stuff- packed and jumped my own rig for jump number 2 - I may be stupid, but it worked out). The only reason I have as few as I do is because I just relocated completely and have been working on building up my business again. I'll definitely be taking my pale ass out to snorkel or scuba or surf or something! If you disbelieve everything because we cannot certainly know all things, we shall do much-what as wisely as he would not use his legs, but sit still and perish because he had no wings to fly.-JL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hjeada 0 #23 March 10, 2010 Quote You can skydive any time. Sometimes vacations without jumping are a REALLY nice change of pace. Posts like this make me question your dedication to skydiving...Dudeist Skydiver #0511 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 24 #24 March 10, 2010 Quote Quote You can skydive any time. Sometimes vacations without jumping are a REALLY nice change of pace. Posts like this make me question your dedication to skydiving... Stick around for a while.. Its nice to play tourist when you're not oneRemster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #25 March 10, 2010 QuoteYeah, the US Govt likes to tax winnings of all forms. I have heard of people winning a Hummer or other luxury vehicle in some promotion only to end up selling them because they could not afford the taxes.If I won a luxury vehicle I would probably sell it as well but not because I wouldn't want to pay the taxes... merely because I wouldn't want most luxury cars...Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
